Physics Week Quiz - Key Stage 3

Which force pulls objects towards the Earth?

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Gravity

• Air resistance

What is the unit of force?

• Watt

• Newton

• Joule

• Kilogram

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural Gas

What type of energy is stored in a stretched elastic band?

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Elastic potential energy

• Chemical energy

What circuit component is used to measure current?

• Voltmeter

• Ammeter

• Resistor

• Battery

Which planet is known as the 'Red Planet'?

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Saturn

Sound cannot travel through...

• Water

• Air

• A vacuum

• Metal

Which color of light has the shortest wavelength?

• Red

• Yellow

• Green

• Violet

What happens to the resistance of a wire when it is made longer?

• Increases

• Decreases

• Stays the same

• Becomes zero

Which of these is an example of a non-contact force?

• Friction

• Air resistance

• Magnetism

• Tension